The James Joyce Library

Ulysses Episode 13 - Nausicaa Part 1

In which the fading summer light of an Irish evening wraps a lively gathering of women and children by the sea, where playful disputes and tender moments unfold amidst the gentle murmur of the waves and the watchful gaze of distant promontories. Amid the laughter and small sorrows, the fair and wistful Gerty MacDowell dreams quietly of love and the tender embrace of a future not yet arrived.

Ulysses Episode 12 - Cyclops Part 5

In which a motley company of Dubliners engage in barbed discourse mixing local gossip, politics, and national identity, their skirmishes mirroring the city’s restless spirit, whilst a ritualised blessing unfolds with solemn grandeur that contrasts their earthbound follies. The scene culminates in a chaotic uproar and a luminous vision that lifts one figure above the din, drawing eyes heavenward amid the tumults of a familiar cityscape.

Ulysses Episode 12 - Cyclops Part 4

In which a company of Dubliners congregates at their local, exchanging fiery discourse on the plight and pride of Ireland, interspersed with convivial chatter on horses, historical grievances, and the follies of empire, all beneath the hum of everyday life and the rituals of drink. The talk sways between earnest patriotism and wry observations on love and nationhood, the old and the new, framed by vivid invocations of place, history, and the enduring spirit of a people.

Ulysses Episode 12 - Cyclops Part 3

In which a lively and somewhat disordered gathering of Dublin citizens unravels tales of legal troubles, local politics, and sporting rivalries amid the clangour of public houses and courtrooms, punctuated by spirited debates on ancient Gaelic culture and the merits of physical exercise. The evening ripples with interjections of jocularity, poignant sympathy, and cantankerous reflections on justice and national identity, all set against the murmuring backdrop of a city rebuilding its pride.

Ulysses Episode 12 - Cyclops Part 2

In which a convivial assembly in a licensed Dublin public house unfolds, where jocular banter, tales of executions, and reflections on national identity weave through the smoky air alongside the training and antics of a sagacious old dog. The scene blossoms with mournful reminiscences and raucous merriment, touching upon themes of loss, loyalty, and the peculiar dignity found amidst the mundane.